Provide Tier 1 service so that technical staff can focus on Tier 2, and above, support/service; Ensure that all customer service requests are resolved (that doesn't necessarily mean that every request is met, but rather that we have settled the request with the customer). In other words, no request is forgotten/lost track of. HELPDESK as "contact manager" for the department: - should help minimize amount of interaction with staff by being the central location for all initial contacts with employees and students. - know where DC/TM staff are and their availability - can schedule appointments for technical staff - track requests until they are resolved (those that can't be resolved immediately at the HELPDESK - resolving the problem is the key objective
[Definition of "team" and "team leader"]